The Statue of Liberty at 125 Years

The Statue of Liberty Closes for Renovations
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Reopening
Nancy Reagan visited the statue on Independence day weekend in 1986 to reopen it to the public. The new and improved statue featured updated lighting that highlighted the pedestal and statue, a renovated entrance, and an elevator installed to allow handicapped visitors to access the observation deck in the pedestal.

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